JOB SUMMARY: The  Fleet Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety protocols and procedures across multiple locations within a specified region. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, reducing accidents, and promoting a culture of safety within the fleet operations.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of fleet operations, minimizing risks, and fostering a culture of safety within the transportation industry. This position requires a proactive approach to safety management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations related to transportation safety and implement necessary updates.

Training and Education:

• Design and conduct safety training programs for drivers, mechanics, and other staff members.
• Provide guidance on safe driving practices, accident prevention, and emergency response protocols.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure new hires receive comprehensive safety training.

Risk Assessment and Analysis:

• Analyze accident and incident reports to identify trends and root causes.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and prevent future occurrences.
• Implement corrective actions and improvement plans based on data analysis.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Liaise with regional managers, fleet supervisors, and other stakeholders to promote a safety-first culture.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure vehicles are properly maintained and serviced to meet safety standards.
• Communicate safety updates, best practices, and initiatives across the region.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track and analyze safety performance metrics, such as accident rates, near misses, and compliance levels.
• Prepare reports and presentations to present safety performance to senior management.

Emergency Response and Investigations:

• Coordinate responses to accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
• Lead or assist in investigations to determine the causes of accidents and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously review and improve safety programs and initiatives based on industry best practices and feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management, Safety Management, or a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certification in Transportation Safety (e.g., Certified Director of Safety, Certified Safety Professional) is preferred.
• Proven experience in fleet safety management, preferably within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and other relevant safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to travel within the region as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal/state employment practices requirements
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Proven record of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• High degree of initiative and independent execution. You can thrive as a team player but are also driven by autonomy
• CSP, CDS Certifications recommended

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Decision making
• Public speaking
• Communication
• Safety compliance
• Knowledge evaluation
• Training and re-training
• Incident investigation
• Policy interpretation
• Constructive feedback
• Coaching
• Documentation
• Federal & State Employment Law
• Reporting, Graphs & Charts
• MS365

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include; close, distance and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience working in transportation, motor carrier experience, and/or experience with Motor carrier safety programs

EDUCATION:

• College degree and/or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of management experience